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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,285.70, 392,180.13 and 169,498.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,285.70, 392,180.13 and 169,498.98 is: 233,828.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,285.70 : 392,180.13 = 169,498.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,285.70/392,180.13 = 169,498.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,285.70x = 392,180.13 × 169,498.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,285.70x = 66,474,132,011.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,474,132,011.27/284,285.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,828.62

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